Dell motherboard 0WF887 keep getting graphic failure on lights

Dell dimensions 1100 received lightning damage from phone line. I have replaced everything in this PC. I have replaced the motherboard three times with used motherboards that have been tested and checked OK. The diagnostic lights on all three indicate graphic failure which is part of the motherboard. I have used the same processor on all three. The monitor has no video because of the graphic failure. What am I overlooking here? Richard

My first report I stated I replaced everything.power supply,memory board,processor,cables,harddrive,modem,motherboard three times because the ABCD lights tell me the graphic board is bad and it's part of the motherboard.My first report I stated I replaced everything.power supply,memory board,processor,cables,harddrive,modem,motherboard three times because the ABCD lights tell me the graphic board is bad and it's part of the motherboard.

The video card is part of the motherboard.I have used the original processor and a replacement processor. I get the same results.The video card is part of the motherboard.I have used the original processor and a replacement processor. I get the same results.

This dell motherboard limited to the kind of graphic board you can use. The one I used from Bestbuy was it.This dell motherboard limited to the kind of graphic board you can use. The one I used from Bestbuy was it.

There is no beep on start up and Ican't tell on video, because thats my problem. The monitor is working because it works on another PC.There is no beep on start up and Ican't tell on video, because thats my problem. The monitor is working because it works on another PC.

The graphic card is part of the motherboard which I have replaced three times. I also added a new PCI graphic card and that didn't work. The processor has also been changed.The graphic card is part of the motherboard which I have replaced three times. I also added a new PCI graphic card and that didn't work. The processor has also been changed.

Hi Richard, You are overlooking The monitor, the processor and SMPS. Please understand the computer circuitry is uses very low voltages and everything which was connected to at the time of lightning has high possibility of being damaged, even the cables which connect different components(internal and external). My recommendation is you better go for a new shopping for altogether a whole PC and scrap the old one. One more thing, just check your household insurance, it may have a relevant clause ,which may help you to get a reimbursement. Good Luck.Please rate me if you are satisfied with my answer,in case, if you want any clarification please get back to me.

Check that all the screws on the motherboard are well in place, they ground the board. Look for any possible short to the chassis. Unplug all chassis connectors to motehrboard and test a different switch.(a tech can use a screwdriver to to jump the contacts and start a MB, but there is risk to damage your MB if you do it wrong).

If you have not replaced or tested different RAM yet, remember that many onboard graphic chipset use shared RAM .

this is a hyper strange problem how come u r replacing the motherboard three times with no result???

also check all the hardware that u r putting in the board before plugging it tell me what is the hardware is connected to the motherboard now??this is a hyper strange problem how come u r replacing the motherboard three times with no result???

also check all the hardware that u r putting in the board before plugging it tell me what is the hardware is connected to the motherboard now??

still one thing to change the Processor. try to get same refrence of processor that compatible with the motherboards i mean the same one and restore all ur old compenents also ur first motherboard.

cuz the processor have taken a high voltage shock.still one thing to change the Processor. try to get same refrence of processor that compatible with the motherboards i mean the same one and restore all ur old compenents also ur first motherboard.

Are you SURE the power supply is good? I have seen power supplies that will power the motherboard enough to light the LED's and turn on fans, but not actually POWER the board... try substituting the power supply if you havent already.

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Thank you for replying,
As per the diagnostic LED's, it is an issue with Video initialization failure. Your computer has onboard Graphics which is built into the Motherboard.
Video Initialization failure could happen if there is :
Unseated AGP card
Bad AGP card
Bad motherboard

it can be one of 2 things:1. if the battery charge light is all that comes on then you motherborad is busted.2. if the power light turns on without the screen showing anything then you will need to replace the screen, but first connect it to an ordinary PC monitory and see if it works from there before changing anything.

something on the motherboard may be damaged, if you replaced a power supply the motherboard really needs to be checked to see if there is any damaged components on it. my best guess is there are damaged components on it and you may need a new motherboard as well

Yes you can get your drivers at www.dellsupport.com and put your express service code into the space provided, Your service tag should be located on top the case, Or on the back should be by the COA and then it will take you to the spot you can find your Broadcom internet and wireless drivers there. Hope that gets you going If not just write back here and I will get them for you.